Bracken Leas Primary School

URN: 144394 • Brackley NN13 6LF

Overview

Name
Bracken Leas Primary School
URN
144394
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE HAWKSMOOR LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
68.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paula Harwood (since 2025)
Telephone
01280707050
Website
Visit
Address
Magdalen Meadows, Brackley NN13 6LF

Summary

Bracken Leas Primary School is a mixed academy located in Brackley, West Northamptonshire, with a capacity for 420 pupils. The school serves a diverse student body of 422 children, primarily welcoming them in Early Years and supporting their educational journey through to Year 6. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual, fostering a sense of safety and happiness.

The school's ethos, encapsulated in the ABLE framework—Achieve, Believe, Learn, Enjoy—underpins its approach to education. Bracken Leas aims to provide a rich and varied curriculum that encourages high expectations and ambition among students. The focus on high-quality teaching and excellent pastoral care ensures that every child can reach their potential while enjoying the learning process.

Bracken Leas is committed to building a strong community, welcoming visits from prospective parents, and encouraging open communication. The school values the involvement of families and aims to create a supportive environment where children can thrive academically, artistically, and athletically.

Key details

LA
West Northamptonshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE HAWKSMOOR LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
422
Boys
209
Girls
213
FSM %
2.60
Open date
2017-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-03-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 422 209 213 420 2.60
2024-09-11 417 214 203 420 3.40
2023-09-11 415 217 198 420 1.90
2022-09-11 415 217 198 420 1.90
2021-09-11 404 211 193 420 2.00
2020-09-11 397 207 190 420 1.30

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